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Azerbaijan calls at COP29 for global efforts to save small island states

14 November 2024

The UN has repeatedly tried to draw the world’s attention to the plight of small island states as the climate crisis worsens.

Azerbaijan’s president blasts Western "hypocrisy" in combative COP29 speeches

14 November 2024

Ilham Aliyev lashes out at France and other Western countries after criticism of COP29 host Azerbaijan over environmental and human rights record.

Slovak gas distributor SPP concludes pilot deal with Azerbaijan's SOCAR

14 November 2024

SPP is looking at options to replace Russian gas brought by pipeline across Ukraine.

Albania partners with UAE's Masdar for gigawatt-scale green projects

14 November 2024

Agreement aims to help Albania become more energy independent and reduce reliance on coal-heavy electricity imports.

The first satellite detected methane and CO2 emissions released by Carbon Mapper

13 November 2024

Carbon Mapper released the first methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) detections by the Tanager-1 satellite on October 21, 2024.

Pakistan could quit TAPI as India now “extremely lukewarm” on gas pipeline project, says report

12 November 2024

Demise of investment would deal major blow to Turkmenistan, which badly needs to diversify its gas exports.

This year to be warmest on record, says Copernicus

12 November 2024

The year 2024 is almost certain to set a new record as the warmest year in documented history, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.

Optimisation key to drive down green hydrogen costs: Rockwell interview

12 November 2024

Data-driven automation can help optimise green hydrogen production, helping the nascent industry scale up to the level required to play its role in a net-zero future.

Efficiency savings and renewables key to Moldova’s long-term energy security, says EBRD

12 November 2024

Energy efficiency investments are critical to Moldova's long-term energy security, the EBRD's head of Moldova told bne IntelliNews.

Saudi EV maker Ceer signs Rimac deal for electric drive systems

11 November 2024

Saudi Arabia's first electric vehicle manufacturer Ceer has partnered with Croatia's Rimac Technology to supply high-performance electric drive systems for its flagship EV range, on November 11.

COP29 Azerbaijan fossil fuel scandal sums up the crisis of modern climate diplomacy

11 November 2024

Azerbaijan's COP29 chief executive Elnur Soltanov attempted to balance climate rhetoric with fossil fuel promotion in secret recordings obtained by Global Witness.

COP29: Low expectations mar the start of crucial UN climate summit

11 November 2024

A pall of anticipated disappointment hangs over the COP29 UN climate summit that kicks off in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on November 11.